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Sunday, December 4, 2011

David Grand - Westminster Patch: 'Brother, can you spare a dime?'


Compelling sociological and historical insights into the Great Depression by David Grand in Westminster Patch. Thanks. Kevin Dayhoff




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Blog: 'Brother, can you spare a dime?'

That was the Depression-era anthem for the times. Written in 1932, that song still resonates loud and clear today, especially among those who find themselves, due to no fault of their own, in a daily struggle for mere survival.
And hard as it may be for the approximate 15 million Americans who are unemployed today (not including those working part-time jobs, or who’ve given up looking for jobs), or for the 46.2 million currently living below the official poverty line of $22,314 for a family of four, to imagine that there were even worst times in our nation’s history... http://westminster.patch.com/blog_posts/blog-brother-can-you-spare-a-dime#comments_list

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Thursday, January 15, 2009

David Grand’s column for Jan 15, 2009: I tend to quote others only to better express myself

David Grand’s column for Jan 15, 2009: I tend to quote others only to better express myself

As much as I appreciate David Grand’s quotations, I actually read his columns.

I read all the Eagle columnists. I may be biased, but we have the best columnists…

To sit and have a cup of coffee and read a David Grand column is a wonderful way to start my day.

But this column – full of quotations - is priceless. Thanks.

Kevin Dayhoff

I tend to quote others only to better express myself

The Passing Parade By David Grand, Posted on
www.explorecarroll.com 1/14/09

I'm fully aware that many of my readers skip over what I've written in my columns and only take time to read the quotations at the end.

That's fine. I get paid the same regardless.

So to show my appreciation to those who at least read those quotations, I've decided to forego writing on a specific topic this week and share some of my favorites, drawn from the columns I've written over the last 16 years. I'd like to think you'll find them as humorous or thought provoking as I did.

Here are my top 21 gems in no particular order:

* "All modern men are descended from a worm-like creature, but it shows more on some people." – Will Cuppy

* "The more I see of the representatives of the people, the more I admire my dogs." – Anonymous

* "When money talks, the truth is silent." – Russian proverb

* "There are three kinds of men: the ones who learn by reading; those who learn by observation; and the rest of 'em who have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves." – Will Rogers


Read Mr. Grand’s entire column here: I tend to quote others only to better express myself

http://explorecarroll.com/opinion/2075/i-tend-quote-others-only-better-express-myself/#comment-59

20090115 David Grand’s column for January 15, 2009:

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Friday, July 11, 2008

Columna magnífica del águila de David Westminster: ¿Cuánto sabemos realmente sobre nuestro país?

Viernes 11 de julio de 2008

Columna magnífica del águila de David Westminster: ¿Cuánto sabemos realmente sobre nuestro país?

Columna magnífica del águila de David Westminster: ¿Cuánto sabemos realmente sobre nuestro país?

Leyendo a través de la sección de la opinión del nuevo Web site para la Westminster, el Eldersburg y los periódicos del águila de domingo Carroll, parecí otra más gema magnífica de David. Debo admitir vergonzosamente que me conseguí todos correcto sin embargo soy un historia-friki. Vea cómo usted lo hace:

¿Cuánto sabemos realmente sobre nuestro país?

2 de julio de 2008 publicado de Eldersburg Eagle, águila de Westminster

EL DESFILE DE PASO en lugar de una columna, pensé que pasaría a lo largo de un pequeño enigma, cortesía del servicio de inmigración y de naturalización de los E.E.U.U.….

¿Cuánto sabemos realmente sobre nuestro país?

Por David Grand

7/02/08

EL DESFILE DE PASO

En lugar de una columna, pensé que pasaría a lo largo de un pequeño enigma, cortesía del servicio de inmigración y de naturalización de los E.E.U.U. Llamémoslo un concurso del Día de la Independencia, viendo como cómo el cumpleaños de la nación es esta semana.

El concurso consiste en las preguntas que son elegibles para la nueva prueba de la ciudadanía que, comenzando en octubre, será dada a la gente que intenta ganar ciudadanía. La vieja prueba se está revisando, supuesto para agregar en un poco una historia más contemporánea.

Déjenos tan ven cómo usted lo hace.

Las respuestas están en la parte inferior -- pero no haga furtivamente una ojeada en ellas.

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1. ¿Por qué la bandera tiene 13 rayas?
a) Representan el número de firmantes de la Declaración de Independencia.
b) Representan a las colonias originales.
c) Uno para cada batalla de combate para la independencia.

2. ¿Cuántas enmiendas la constitución tiene?
a) 23
b) 19
c) 27

3. ¿Cuándo nuestra constitución fue escrita?
a) 1776
b) 1773
c) 1787

4. ¿Elegimos a representantes de los E.E.U.U. a un término de cuántos años?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 4
d) 6

5. ¿Cuáles de las derechas o de las libertades siguientes son establecidas por la Primera Enmienda?
a) Libertad de expresión.
b) Libertad de prensa.
c) Libertad.
d) Todo el arriba.

6. ¿Cuántas justicias están en el Tribunal Supremo de los E.E.U.U.?
a) 7
b) 9
c) 6
d) 11

7. ¿Cuántos senadores de los E.E.U.U. hay?
a) 50
b) 435
c) 100
d) Dependen de poblaciones del estado.

8. ¿Si el presidente y el vice presidente mueren o pueden servir no más, que hace presidente?
a) Secretario de Estado.
b) Procurador General de la República.
c) Altavoz de la cámara de representantes.

9. ¿Qué Susan B. Anthony hizo?
a) Ella cosió la primera bandera.
b) Ella abogó para las derechas de las mujeres y las derechas civiles.
c) Ella era el primer tesorero de los E.E.U.U. de la mujer.

10. ¿Cuáles son los dos cuerpos del congreso de los E.E.U.U.?
a) Ejecutivo y legislativo.
b) Judicial y federal.
c) Cámaras y Senado.
d) Federal y estado.

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No se sienta mal si usted “falló.” El ser un patriota es obras en fase de creación. Le todavía dan derecho a expresar su orgullo en América el viernes… y le dan derecho a tener un cuarto feliz de julio.

(Respuestas: 1 b, 2 c, 3 c, 4 b, 5 d, 6 b, 7 c, 8 c, 9 b, 10 c)

Columna magnífica del águila de 20080702 David Westminster: ¿Cuánto sabemos realmente sobre nuestro país?

http://www.explorecarroll.com/opinion/74/how-much-do-we-really-know-about-our-country/

David Grand Westminster Eagle column: How much do we really know about our country?

David Grand Westminster Eagle column: How much do we really know about our country?

Reading through the
opinion section of the new website for the Westminster, Eldersburg and Sunday Carroll Eagle newspapers, I came across yet another David Grand gem. I must admit sheepishly that I got all of them correct but then again I am a history-geek. See how you do:

How much do we really know about our country?

Published July 2, 2008 by Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle

THE PASSING PARADE In lieu of a column, I thought I'd pass along a little brain teaser, courtesy of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service....

How much do we really know about our country?

By David Grand

7/02/08

THE PASSING PARADE

In lieu of a column, I thought I'd pass along a little brain teaser, courtesy of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. Let's call it an Independence Day Quiz, seeing as how the nation's birthday is this week.

The quiz consists of questions that are eligible for the new citizenship test which, beginning in October, will be given to people seeking to gain citizenship. The old test is being revised, supposedly to add in a bit more contemporary history.

So let's see how you do.

The answers are at the bottom -- but don't sneak a peek at 'em.

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1. Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
a) They represent the number of signers of the Declaration of Independence.
b) They represent the original colonies.
c) One for each battle fought for Independence.

2. How many amendments does the Constitution have?
a) 23
b) 19
c) 27

3. When was our Constitution written?
a) 1776
b) 1773
c) 1787

4. We elect U.S. Representatives to a term of how many years?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 4
d) 6

5. Which of the following rights or freedoms is established by the first amendment?
a) Freedom of speech.
b) Freedom of the press.
c) Freedom of religion.
d) All of the above.

6. How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
a) 7
b) 9
c) 6
d) 11

7. How many U.S. Senators are there?
a) 50
b) 435
c) 100
d) It depends on state populations.

8. If both the president and vice president die or can no longer serve, who becomes president?
a) Secretary of State.
b) Attorney General.
c) Speaker of the House of Representatives.

9. What did Susan B. Anthony do?
a) She sewed the first flag.
b) She advocated for women's rights and civil rights.
c) She was the first woman U.S. Treasurer.

10. What are the two bodies of the U.S. Congress?
a) Executive and Legislative.
b) Judicial and Federal.
c) House and Senate.
d) Federal and State.

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Don't feel bad if you "failed." Being a patriot is a work in progress. You're still entitled to express your pride in America on Friday ... and you're entitled to have a happy Fourth of July.

(Answers: 1-b, 2-c, 3-c, 4-b, 5-d, 6-b, 7-c, 8-c, 9-b, 10-c)


20080702 David Grand Westminster Eagle column: How much do we really know about our country?

http://www.explorecarroll.com/opinion/74/how-much-do-we-really-know-about-our-country/